YOASOBI’s English-language rendition of “Idol” has just made music history. The song, originally performed in Japanese and featuring prominently in the anime series Oshi no Ko, has become the first of its kind to ascend to No.1 on the Billboard Global (excluding the United States) chart, marking a milestone in the global recognition of Japanese music.
The single is not just making waves internationally but also domestically. “Idol” has earned a spot in the top ten on the regular Billboard Global 200 chart and held steadfast at No.1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for an impressive seven weeks running.
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👑No.1 on Billboard GLOBAL(Excluding U.S.)🚀#YOASOBIアイドル がアメリカを除くグローバルチャートで1位！日本語曲初の快挙、嬉しいです。ありがとうございます！
— YOASOBI (@YOASOBI_staff) June 5, 2023
It's the first song originally performed in Japanese to top this chart! Thank you so much🍣#YOASOBIIdol#YOASOBI偶像 https://t.co/SotKtAiVrS pic.twitter.com/fl8oIkwZXf
These charts, introduced in September 2020, base their rankings on streaming and sales data from over 200 territories worldwide, as compiled by Luminate. In an exciting surge, “Idol” jumped from No.6 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart thanks to a 14% uptick in streams (45.7 million) and a whopping 39% boost in sales (24,000) over the past week.
アメリカも含む地球のチャートでは9位に再浮上🎈
— YOASOBI (@YOASOBI_staff) June 5, 2023
今年8月、HEAD IN THE CLOUDS LAでアメリカ初上陸します！さらにたくさんの方に知っていただけますように🎈
Rising to no.9! We're going to have the first time performance in U.S.(head in the clouds LA) in August⚡️https://t.co/Kwcricj4aZ https://t.co/CcVUatisOX pic.twitter.com/8BcXPyaVmH
Behind the success of “Idol” lies the anime series Oshi no Ko, an unflinching exploration of the entertainment industry adapted from the manga by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum’s Wish). The anime’s production is a collaboration of renowned talents, including director Daisuke Hiramaki (Asteroid in Love), assistant director Chao Nekotomi (Love is Like a Cocktail), series composition by Jin Tanaka (Laid-Back Camp), and character designs by Kanna Hirayama (Rent-a-Girlfriend). The series is currently streaming on HIDIVE, and Manga Plus releases the English digital chapters, with Yen Press publishing the physical version.
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Oshi no Ko depicts the captivating yet turbulent world of showbiz, following Goro, an OB-GYN leading a quiet life in the countryside, and his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, as she embarks on her journey to stardom. Their paths intertwine in an unexpected encounter, propelling them both into an emotional whirlwind and challenging their perspectives of the entertainment world.
If you’re a fan of Oshi no Ko’s gripping narrative and nuanced characters, then you might enjoy diving deeper into the world of anime with shows that echo its themes. We have curated a list of the “Top 15 Best Anime Like ‘Oshi no Ko’ That You Will Love Watching”.
Oshi no Ko’s riveting tale and YOASOBI’s record-breaking “Idol” are both testaments to the ongoing evolution and global influence of Japanese pop culture. Their shared success suggests a bright future for Japanese media on the international stage.
Source – Billboard
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